PURPOSE 

• ·         To lead and manage the Chemicals, Bio and Materials Division of Testing to achieve financial and organizational objectives including growth of the business and co-operation with other functions of the company such as support functions


• ·         The strategic objectives of the business are contained in the Strategic Plan of the company Group and translated into the Balanced Scorecard of the company Commercial 

KPA’s OR KEY OUTPUTS 

• ·         Management of all resources i.e. financial, equipment and human within the division of Testing


• ·         Provide leadership on the overall governance, direction setting, operational structures, processes and general management of the division


• ·         Co-operate and liaise with support functions such as Marketing, Technical Department, Human Capital in achieving the strategic objectives of the company Commercial 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• ·         Post Graduate Degree in Engineering, Chemical, Physics and/or Biology


• ·         8 year related experience in a related field with senior leadership experience (5 of which should be in a Senior management position)


• ·         In depth knowledge of the Testing and Compliance business environment especially in relation to accreditation


• ·         Understanding of product certification and the overall conformity assessment especially the role of testing is important


• ·         Understanding of the Standards environment will be an added advantage


• ·         Computer literate (MS Office Suite including Access, Internet and other related programmes) 

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES 

• ·         Conveys information, thoughts, and opinions by writing or speaking in a persuasive manner appropriate to the audience


• ·         Plans tasks and projects and defines the resources needed for achievement of deliverables


• ·         Personally does what is required to complete the work


• ·         Demonstrates persistence in the face of setbacks


• ·         Works collaboratively with customers to determine their needs and identify appropriate solutions


• ·         Frequently initiates and pursues professional relationships


• ·         Establishes systematic performance standards, and ensures that performance issues are identified and acted upon promptly and encourages development and retention planning for top talent across own team


• ·         Demonstrates significant knowledge across a range of (generally, related) discipline areas and/or has extensive specialist knowledge


• ·         Selects the appropriate goals or strategies to work on from a range of competing high-potential alternatives


• ·         Considers the impact of decisions/actions beyond the boundaries of own organization/team